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What Are Bonds?
This question i.e. “What are bonds” started popping up a lot recently from people who have not been exposed to bonds. Who says that crisis situations do not have any positive side? The debt crisis in...
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Bond Terminology
Now when we have covered the basics i.e. “What are Bonds”, before we move further, let us try to see what are the common Bond terminologies or common terms related to bonds. Basically if we see the...
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Types of Bonds
Before we talk about different types of bonds, let’s take a look as to what are the possible variables associated with a bond. Logically the variables which can define the types can be as follows: Who...
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Bond – Interest Rate and Inflation
Bonds are issued at a par value (face value) by the issuer and the investor gets the returns on his investment by the coupon value depending on the offered interest rate. The interest rate offered on...
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Bond Yield and Yield to Maturity
Bond yield is nothing but the return on bond investment. So suppose we buy the bond at the time of issue at a issue price or face value of 100 USD and the annual interest offered on the bond is 10%...
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Bond Risks
If you thought bonds were fail-safe and risk-free, please think again. The fact is that bonds too, like most other investments, are subject to risks; however, the kind of risk, or its degree, may...
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Bonds – Getting Your Feet Wet
Investment in Bonds: Now we have picked up the basics of bonds and understand the risks involved, it’s time to get your feet wet and invest in bonds either directly or through a bond...
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